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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

German Compound Nouns - Episode 255 - The Knitmore Girls

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We got supplemental guidelines from a former Chemo patient:
- Yarn should not be scratchy, check for softness against your wrist or your neck
- Hat should be long enough to cover the ears, go over the forehead, and the back of the head.
- Lighter weight hats are more useful and comfortable than bulky ones.
- Slouchy hats need to have enough of a band to keep the hat from slipping of the head.

Gigi finished the Mojo socks she was knitting out of Patons Kroy Also, she knit a set of tube socks for Genevieve out of Jasmin's leftover Kroy. Gigi figured out a way to determine how much yarn she needs for knitting a toe.

We mention the TwinSet Design Podcast. #Operationsockdrawer continues. Gigi is working on her second pair of mojo socks. Jasmin is working on her Sgt Pepper socks.

Jasmin has finished the Antler cardigan. Gigi and Jasmin are both working on their Leftie shawls for the #Behmalong. Jasmin is also working on the Hitchhiker. Martina Behm has extented her discount to 10% off for everyone who puts 3 patterns or more into their cart.

Jasmin wore her Seneca, her ravelympics project, the yarn for which she spun during the Tour de Fleece. She also wore her CeCe out of Alto by Abstract Fiber, and a foofy scarf out of some eyelash and other strange things.

Your podcast was just what I needed today... nourishment and warm joy!!!

Instead of "selfish knitting" I prefer "self-care knitting" or "oxygen" knitting... the latter one comes from the advice I got from a good friend about the value/necessity of putting the oxygen mask on yourself first... so that you're able to help others. Thanks again for everything :)diane (from Boston/Cape Cod)ditetre on rav.

Loved the podcast today too! You are my driving company on the commute and....while I knit at stoplights and construction traffic (not while moving, LOL!) I'd also like to suggest "Vitamin knitting" or "Nourishment knitting" as an alternative to "selfish"...and we all need to do more! Thanks so much for the joy and smiles and great links you bring to the day!

Thanks ladies for a great podcast! I came up with "serene or serenity knitting," tranquil knitting," and "chocolate chip or chocolate covered knitting." My adult daughters do not knit but we are extremely close and we laugh together a lot so I always giggle a bit when I see your latest podcast appear on my phone. Blessings to you all!

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